Aviva entered this strategic cycle at a critical inflection point. Policy shifts affecting
Medicaid, foster care, and immigrant communities threaten to widen service gaps.
Poverty and homelessness remain pervasive across Southern California. The stakes for
families are high—and rising.
Aviva Family & Children’s Services honored Councilmember Nithya Raman at the 2026 Lifting Up LA Gala with our Community Champion Award in recognition of her leadership and commitment to strengthening communities across Los Angeles. Nithya Raman (RAH-men) is an urban planner, a mother of two, an immigrant to America, and a member of the Los…
Aviva Family & Children’s Services honored Ivette Hurtado with the Transformation Award at the 2026 Lifting Up LA Gala in recognition of her inspiring journey and the impact she is making in the community. Ivette Hurtado, MSW is a proud alumna of Aviva Family & Children’s Services, where she graduated from Aviva’s high school program…
Aviva Family & Children’s Services honored Joyce Rey at the 2026 Lifting Up LA Gala with the Empowerment Award in recognition of her inspiring contributions to uplifting Los Angeles. Joyce Rey is a Beverly Hills-based luxury real estate leader. With more than four decades in the industry and billions in career sales, she is affiliated…
A YEAR OF IMPACT In just one year, the Drop-In Center has become a hub of safety and opportunity—supporting young people experiencing homelessness as they take their next steps forward. With over 5,000 youth visits in its first year, the center has become a trusted space to rest, recharge, and connect to vital resources that…
Aviva Family & Children’s Services Awarded $9.3 Million in Competitive State Funding to Support Behavioral Health Infrastructure LOS ANGELES, CA (June 2025)—Aviva Family & Children’s Services has been awarded $9.3 million in state funding through the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) Round 1: Launch Ready—a Proposition 1-funded initiative administered by the California Department of…
Dana has been an integral part of the Aviva team since December 2020, starting as a Graveyard Residential Assistant at Wallis House. In October 2024, she transitioned to the Lifting Youth Up Drop-In Center, where she has continued to make significant contributions to the community. At LYU, Dana has taken the initiative to manage the…
Check out this year’s photo gallery from our Employee Appreciation Celebration and experience the highlights of this unforgettable evening.
Dear Aviva Community, I hope this message finds you and your loved ones safe and well. As the Los Angeles fires continue to affect our city, we want to extend our heartfelt support to everyone impacted. Our hearts are with you during this difficult time. Aviva’s commitment to the children, youth, and families we serve…
1,800 children and youth in LA County alone, face the risk of being displaced from homes as early as next month. Aviva Family & Children’s Services has been grappling with an alarming development threatening Foster Family Agencies (FFAs) across California. Since 1988, Aviva has played a critical role in providing safe, nurturing homes for children…